Australia's food supply secure amid coronavirus, research finds

The federal government's agriculture forecaster says it is unlikely coronavirus will disrupt food supply chains in Australia.

Australia produces much more food than it can consume, with 70 per cent of agricultural produce exported. Source: Pixabay

Australia has one of the world's most secure food supplies, with ample stocks of safe and healthy produce primed to guide the nation through coronavirus.

The federal government's agriculture forecaster, ABARES, has released a new report on Friday looking at farmers' capacity in response to the global pandemic.